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Events for July 4, 2026
“The Dinner” — But Totally Different: Theater at Scala
Performers Donna Jo Aarts and Nina Dijkstra reimagine Herman Koch's celebrated Dutch novel "The Dinner" in their own irreverent way, staging it at Scala — a venue that combines a […]
One-Night Only: Rogier Bak Combines Two Hit Shows in ‘Bak in the USA’
Dutch-American comedian Rogier Bak merges his acclaimed show 'Made in USA' with his new 'To The Rescue' for a single special night. A Dutchman raised in America returns to fix […]
Mike Wozniak: The Bench — Boom Chicago Comedy Festival
Best known for Man Down and Taskmaster, Mike Wozniak is one of the UK's most beloved comedy voices. He brings his show The Bench to the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival […]
Louis Hanson: GOOD BOY! — Boom Chicago Comedy Festival
Australian comedian Louis Hanson presents GOOD BOY! — a 70-minute multimedia narrative stand-up show about the pivotal moments that made him who he is, complete with his "innermost thoughts" laid […]
Warm Stories: A Data Lab on Connection
An afternoon of meaningful storytelling exploring what connects us. At Dynamo Podium.Where: Dynamo Podium GenietenMore info & tickets
Warm Stories: Who Can I Be With You?
An afternoon data lab exploring meaningful stories and human connection through dialogue.Where: Dynamo Podium GenietenMore info & tickets
Boom Chicago Comedy Festival: Rogier Bak — Bak in the USA
For one night only, Dutch-American comedian Rogier Bak merges his two hit shows — Made in USA and To The Rescue — into one special: Bak in the USA. A […]
Boom Chicago Comedy Festival: Louis Hanson — GOOD BOY!
Australian comedian Louis Hanson makes his Boom Chicago debut with GOOD BOY! — a 70-minute multimedia narrative show in which he retraces the pivotal moments that shaped him, with his […]
Boom Chicago Comedy Festival: Mike Wozniak — The Bench (Sold Out / Waitlist)
Mike Wozniak — beloved in the UK for Man Down and multiple Taskmaster appearances, and co-creator of the cult Three Bean Salad podcast — brings his new solo show The […]
Your House of Tomorrow — Pop-Up Housing Exhibition (Last Day)
The traveling exhibition 'Jouw Huis van Morgen' (Your House of Tomorrow) makes its final stop near Winkelcentrum Molenwijk. Visit to explore ideas about future living and housing in Amsterdam. Open […]
Last Chance: Donna Jo Aarts & Nina Dijkstra — ‘The Dinner’ with a Twist
Final performance today: Donna Jo Aarts and Nina Dijkstra stage their own irreverent take on Herman Koch's famous novel 'The Dinner,' combining theater with a food bar experience at Scala. […]
Wet Playground: Big Summer Edition
Summer party and social event at Chin Chin Club. Details available on Instagram.Where: Chin Chin ClubMore info & tickets
Baling Dey and Keti Koti Celebration
Community celebration marking Keti Koti (Emancipation Day) on July 4–5. A festival bringing people together to remember and celebrate, with food and culture at Isolatorweg.Where: IsolatorwegMore info & tickets
Blach Harmony — A Story for Black Harmony at Bijlmer Parktheater
A three-day music-theater production combining Surinamese storytelling traditions with live performance, running July 3–5 at Bijlmer Parktheater. The title draws on Sranan Tongo ('Poku Tori fu' means 'a song story […]
Homelanding Free Festival at Marineterrein — Last Days
The free Homelanding festival at Marineterrein wraps up July 5 — a mix of theater, performing arts, and culinary events at one of Amsterdam's coolest industrial waterfront venues. Free entry, […]
Neighborhood Camping in Oosterpark — Three Days of Outdoor Fun
For the third year running, part of the Oosterpark transforms into De Buurtcamping — a community camping festival running Friday through Sunday (July 3–5). Pitch a tent or just come […]
Cineville Preview Days — Early Screenings Before General Release
De Cineville Previewdagen (July 2–5) at Cinecenter lets you catch new films before they hit regular theaters. Four days of preview screenings — a treat for film fans who like […]
North Side Story — Outdoor Theater at NDSM Wharf
A multi-day outdoor theater and music production sets up at the iconic NDSM Wharf in Noord from July 1–5. Multiple showtimes across the run — a summer theatrical event in […]
Homelanding Festival — Free at Marineterrein
A free five-day festival at Marineterrein (July 1–5) mixing theater, performance arts, and culinary events on one of Amsterdam's most atmospheric post-industrial sites. No ticket required — just show up.Where: […]
NORTH SIDE STORY
Multi-day festival or event series at NDSM-werf, Amsterdam's creative and cultural hub in Noord.Where: NDSM-werfMore info & tickets
Batik, Beats & Bumbu — Indonesian Culture Festival at De Balie
A week-long celebration of Indonesian culture opens today at De Balie, running through July 8. *Batik, Beats & Bumbu* weaves together textile art, music, and food — a nod to […]
The Heart of Amsterdam — Film Festival at De Balie
A Dutch-language film program called *Het Hart van Amsterdam* (The Heart of Amsterdam) runs July 3–8 at De Balie, kicking off today. Expect Amsterdam-themed cinema — check De Balie's site […]
Batik, Beats & Bumbu — Indonesian Culture Festival Starts Today at De Balie
De Balie kicks off a week-long celebration of Indonesian culture today: batik textiles, music, and the flavors of bumbu spice-based cooking all feature across film, events, and more through July […]
Boom Chicago Comedy Festival — Reggie Watts, Epic Rap Battles & More (July 2–8)
The sixth annual Boom Chicago Comedy Festival runs July 2–8, packing the program with stand-up, improv, sketch, and everything in between. This year's already-announced lineup includes Reggie Watts, Epic Rap […]
The Birdcage — Film Festival at LAB111
LAB111 hosts The Birdcage, a two-week film event running July 2–14 with multiple screenings. Tickets available; Uitpas discount applies.Where: LAB111More info & tickets
The Day the Earth Stood Still’ — Film Event at LAB111
LAB111 in Oud-West is hosting a special film event titled 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' from July 3–15, with screenings at various times. Details are limited, but LAB111 is […]
The Day the Earth Stood Still’ — Classic Sci-Fi at LAB111
The 1951 sci-fi classic 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' screens at LAB111's cozy arthouse cinema from today through July 15. Catch it in their signature retro setting — one […]
NOPE
Film event at LAB111 with multiple screening times throughout June 23–July 6.Where: LAB111, WestMore info & tickets
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Science-fiction classic screening at LAB111. Multi-week run with multiple showtimes daily; tickets available with Uitpas discounts.Where: LAB111, Oud-WestMore info & tickets
The Thing — Screening Series at LAB111 (Opens Today, Through July 14)
LAB111 kicks off a multi-week run of The Thing today — likely a festival or extended screening series built around John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi horror classic. Runs through July 14. […]
Amadeus – 4K Restoration Screening Series
Milos Forman's 1984 classic restored in 4K and screening at LAB111 from June 22 to July 6. Multiple showings throughout the run.Where: LAB111More info & tickets
Tumelo Mtimkhulu: ‘(PRIVATE) OR A SO-CALLED INEVITABILITY’
Solo exhibition at De Ateliers (Loods 6) exploring themes of privacy and inevitability. Runs June 20–July 5.Where: De Ateliers, Loods 6, KNSM-laan 143More info & tickets
The Day the Earth Stood Still — Screening Series at LAB111
The 1951 sci-fi classic 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' screens at LAB111 through July 15. A great excuse to visit this beloved cinema in Oud-West. Uitpas discount available; check […]
Barbarella’ Screening Series at LAB111 — Through July 25
LAB111 is screening the iconic 1968 sci-fi classic Barbarella, starring Jane Fonda, through July 25. Check the venue's website for exact showtimes. Uitpas discount available.Where: LAB111, Amsterdam WestMore info & […]
Barbarella’ Returns to the Big Screen at LAB111
Jane Fonda's cult 1968 space-opera 'Barbarella' is showing at LAB111 from today through July 25 — campy, iconic, and genuinely fun to see on the big screen. One of cinema's […]
Showgirls’ Film Screening Series at LAB111 — Through July 26
LAB111 is running screenings of the cult classic film Showgirls through July 26. The cinema is known for its stylish setting and fondness for bold programming — check the venue's […]
The Birdcage’ on the Big Screen at LAB111
Robin Williams and Nathan Lane's beloved 1996 comedy 'The Birdcage' is screening at LAB111 through July 26. A crowd-pleasing classic that holds up beautifully.Where: LAB111More info & tickets
Para-siting: m(A)ke (M)e y(O)u(R)s
Multi-week performance and workshop series at W139 combining theater, performance, and participatory making. Runs through early July.Where: W139More info & tickets
Tickled Pink: Anna Aagaard Jensen & Yamuna Forzani
New exhibition at Gwen Park Gallery featuring work by Anna Aagaard Jensen and Yamuna Forzani. Runs through mid-July.Where: Gwen Park GalleryMore info & tickets
Gerrit Rietveld Academie Summer Garden Days
The Gerrit Rietveld Academie opens its summer garden to the public during Summer Garden Days, featuring art, outdoor space, and works by students and faculty.Where: Gerrit Rietveld Academie, AmsterdamMore info […]
MidzomerMokum: Six Weeks of Summer Activities
MidzomerMokum returns with six weeks of activities across West Amsterdam—sport, culture, food, and more. July 4–August 16. A signature Amsterdam summer festival series.Where: Multiple locations, West AmsterdamMore info & tickets
MidzomerMokum Summer Festival Kicks Off
Amsterdam's beloved MidzomerMokum summer program is back, running six weeks of free and low-cost activities across the city — sports, culture, markets, performances, and more, spread across every neighborhood. It […]
Mind Your Mind: Exhibition on Mental Health & Wellness
Exhibition featuring personal stories and perspectives on mental health from public figures and residents. Explores wellbeing through art and dialogue.Where: Bunk HotelMore info & tickets
Mind Your Mind: Mental Health Stories from Armin van Buuren & Friends
Curious what's going on inside the heads of Armin van Buuren, Brennan Heart, and Kim Feenstra? The Mind Your Mind (#effebuurten) exhibition explores their personal mental health stories. Running through […]
Pop Art Factory — New Exhibition at Museum Cobra
Museum Cobra in Amstelveen launches Pop Art Factory today, running through September 3. The show combines interactive workshops with pop-art exhibitions — a colorful, hands-on summer program for art lovers […]
Mirage
Dance performance by Mirage Dance as part of Holland Festival at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA). A contemporary work in the Rabozaal.Where: Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, LeidsepleinMore info & tickets
Boom Chicago: The Famous Improv Comedy Show — All Summer Long
Amsterdam's legendary English-language improv comedy institution Boom Chicago runs shows through the end of September. If you haven't been — or want to bring visitors — this is the city's […]
Boom Chicago Improv Comedy — The Famous Show
The legendary Boom Chicago improv comedy show runs all summer through October 3, with performances at various times. The Amsterdam institution has been delivering sharp, English-language comedy for decades — […]
Drag in Amsterdam
Exhibition exploring drag culture and history in Amsterdam, on view June 26 through September 27, 2026 at the City Archives. Free admission.Where: Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 32More info & tickets
Mire Lee — Site-Specific Installations at the Oude Kerk
South Korean artist Mire Lee presents a series of site-specific installations inside the Oude Kerk, one of Amsterdam's oldest and most atmospheric spaces. Running through September 27.Where: Oude Kerk, AmsterdamMore […]
Canon of Amsterdam: 750 Years of History
Year-long archival exhibition at Amsterdam City Archive exploring 750 years of history. Ongoing through November 2026. Strong local/historical appeal for residents and visitors.Where: Stadsarchief AmsterdamMore info & tickets
Eye(s) Open: New Perspectives on Colonial Film Heritage
EYE Film Museum presents a season-long exhibition and program (through September 6) featuring eleven artists in dialogue with the museum's collection of 2,000 colonial films from Indonesia and Suriname. Artists […]
Jazz-jaren: People, Migration & Music in Amsterdam, 1930–1939
A major exhibition at the City Archive exploring jazz music, migration, and cultural life in Amsterdam during the 1930s, featuring archival materials, photographs, and historical documentation. Runs April 3 to […]
Esther van der Voort: “Mama is Angry” — New Cabaret Show at DeLaMar
Dutch comedian Esther van der Voort opens her new cabaret show "Mama is Boos" (Mama is Angry) at DeLaMar on June 30, running through November. A solo show about motherhood, […]
De Tuinen Van Yard Sale
A long-running outdoor marketplace featuring handmade, vintage, and sustainable goods in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam West. Open on multiple dates and times through early December; free entry.Where: De Tuinen […]
De Tuinen Van Yard Sale — Free Market Kicks Off in the Houthavens
A free yard sale market launches today at De Tuinen Van in the Houthavens (West Amsterdam), running on select dates through December 6. Free entry. A good excuse to explore […]
Modern Dance: “It’s the End of the Amusement Phase” at ITA — Last Two Shows
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) presents "It's the End of the Amusement Phase," a contemporary dance work running tonight and tomorrow (July 3–4), each show 19:00–19:40. A compact 40-minute performance — […]
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial — Live Orchestra at the Concertgebouw
John Williams' beloved score performed live by a full orchestra while the film plays on the big screen — two nights only at the Concertgebouw. A rare chance to experience […]
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial — Live Orchestra at the Concertgebouw
Spielberg's beloved sci-fi classic screens at the Royal Concertgebouw with John Williams's iconic score performed live by a full orchestra. Running both tonight (July 3) and tomorrow — a magical […]
De Amsterdamse Zomer
Summer music festival at Olympisch Stadion featuring Dutch artists, with Amsterdam as a central theme. Multi-day celebration of local talent.Where: Olympisch StadionMore info & tickets
Your House of Tomorrow: Sustainable Housing & Renovation Exhibition
Interactive exhibition exploring sustainable housing solutions and home renovation options. Held at Molenwijk shopping center. June 30–July 4, 2026, with varying hours daily (opens 11:00).Where: Molenwijk shopping center, Amsterdam NoordMore […]
Spinoza — Outdoor Musical at the Amsterdamse Bostheater
A new musical production about the philosopher Spinoza opens tonight at the Amsterdamse Bostheater, Amsterdam's beloved outdoor theater deep in the Bos. Performances run through July 11, with surtitles available […]
Spinoza — Outdoor Musical Theater in the Amsterdamse Bos
A musical production about Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza is playing at the Amsterdamse Bostheater through July 11. The outdoor forest setting makes for a unique summer evening out — performances […]
Julidans International Dance Festival
Amsterdam's flagship international contemporary dance festival returns July 1–12, bringing world-class modern dance and ballet performances to venues across the city. One of the summer's highlight cultural events — tickets […]
Amsterdam Magical Experience — Nigel Otermans at TOBACCO Theater
Illusionist Nigel Otermans performs his Amsterdam Magical Experience show at the intimate TOBACCO Theater, running nightly at 20:00 through July 18. A slick close-up magic show with a local Amsterdam […]
Watch Every World Cup Match on the Big Screen at De Foodhallen
All World Cup games broadcast live on a big screen at De Foodhallen, running daily 10:00–21:00 through July 19. Great spot to catch the action with food and drinks on […]
(private) OR A SO-CALLED INEVITABILITY
An exhibition at Loods 6, a major cultural hub housed in a monumental waterfront warehouse on Amsterdam's KNSM-eiland (KNSM Island). Runs through July 26.Where: Loods 6 (KNSM-eiland)More info & tickets
Pause — Exhibition Opening
Gallery opening featuring hand-embroidered works by Klaas Rommelaere exploring fragmented memory, alongside a site-specific bench installation by Nicola Baratto and Yiannis Mouravas. Opening reception Saturday, June 27, 5–8 pm.Where: Madé […]
Building a House Without Bricks
A public program and exhibition at De Appel exploring collective organization methods in times of crisis. Organized by damdam, a collective of collectives including participants from the Curatorial Programme, Lumbung […]
Moving Love at Framer Framed
A multi-week exhibition running from late June through mid-August at Framer Framed (with a second location in Noord). The presentation explores themes of love and cultural expression through contemporary art.Where: […]
Smokin’ Summer at Monk Bouldering Gym
From today through late August, Monk bouldering gym hosts a free weekly summer series combining outdoor BBQ and culinary vibes with live music. The series kicks off this evening and […]
Friday @ H’ART at H’ART Museum
Weekly Friday evening art and jazz experience at H'ART Museum, combining live music with visual art and a social atmosphere. 15:30–18:30 Fridays through August 28.Where: H'ART MuseumMore info & tickets
Avond van de Chef (Chef’s Evening)
Summer-long culinary event running evenings from June 28 through August 30 at Het Rijk van de Keizer. Chef-led tastings and food experiences in a festive evening setting.Where: Het Rijk van […]
Wild Waters: Dams and Deltas After Modernism
Framer Framed presents Wild Waters, curated by Àngels Miralda, exploring water as essential to life and as a tool of ecological intervention and power. Runs June 19 through August 30 […]
Jazz Years Walk-Through Tour
Free drop-in guided tour exploring jazz history and archives. Running multiple times through September at Stadsarchief Amsterdam (De Bazel). 12:15–14:00.Where: Stadsarchief Amsterdam (De Bazel)More info & tickets
Studio: Milly Scott, a Forgotten Treasure of Dutch Jazz
The Allard Pierson celebrates Milly Scott, the first Black jazz singer in the Netherlands, with a free listening exhibition at the museum. Born in 1933 in Den Helder, Scott recorded […]
Farmers Market at Amstelveen City Center
Weekly farmers market Tuesday mornings, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., year-round. Free to browse, sustainable local produce.Where: Stadshart AmstelveenMore info & tickets
Films with a View — My Neighbor Totoro (1988) at Pllek
Outdoor cinema on Amsterdam Noord's NDSM wharf with stunning skyline views. Watch the beloved Studio Ghibli classic from a beach chair with drinks. Runs Tuesdays through end of September. Pickup […]
Amstelveense Friday Market
Weekly outdoor market in Amstelveen with year-round operation. Open Fridays 8 a.m.–5 p.m., selling fresh produce, flowers, and local goods.Where: Stadshart AmstelveenMore info & tickets
Mengelmoes Amsterdam
Multi-month theater and arts festival running from June 28 through November 22 at Cultuurhuis Cinetol in De Pijp. Evening performances at 20:00–22:00.Where: Cultuurhuis Cinetol, De PijpMore info & tickets
Kino Pacific: Summer Film Series
Pacific Amsterdam launches Kino Pacific, an evening film program running through December. Screenings run 8–11:30 pm — a stylish new reason to head to this East Amsterdam cultural venue on […]
New Exhibition: Technology, the Body & How We See Ourselves — De Nieuwe Schatkamer
De Nieuwe Schatkamer opens a new exhibition on July 2 exploring how technology is reshaping our bodies, movement, and connections — showcasing new acquisitions from DNB's art collection. The show […]
The Tarot Kiki Ball at Tolhuistuin
Distinctive cultural evening celebrating queer and ballroom traditions with performances, fashion, and community. Takes place at Parallel Amsterdam within the vibrant Tolhuistuin cultural complex.Where: Parallel Amsterdam, TolhuistuinMore info & tickets
Literary Walking Tour: Amsterdam’s Urban Pigeons with Irwan Droog
Join writer Irwan Droog on a walking tour through Amsterdam-Noord exploring the history, ecology, and social value of urban pigeons. Readings from his 2026 book "Duif" (Pigeon). Learn about these […]
Vunzige Deuntjes Urban Festival at Amsterdamse Bos
Major urban music and culture festival in the Amsterdamse Bos with five stages featuring hip-hop, R&B, Afro, and dancehall acts plus DJs. Includes food vendors from around the world, dance […]
Vunzige Deuntjes Festival in the Amsterdamse Bos
A full day of music and dancing in the Amsterdamse Bos — the Vunzige Deuntjes Festival runs today from noon until 11:00 pm, with live music and DJ sets in […]
A Field Trip to the Cosmos — Outdoor Arts Day at Ruigoord
The village-within-a-city arts enclave of Ruigoord hosts an all-day outdoor gathering blending live music, poetry, spoken word, and performance on July 4. A festival-style day with a distinctly Amsterdam-alternative feel […]
Warme Verhalen (Warm Stories): Who Can I Be With You?
Afternoon of meaningful stories exploring what connects us in a changing world, at Dynamo Podium Genieten.Where: Dynamo Podium Genieten, Oranje-VrijstaatpleinMore info & tickets
A Field Trip to the Cosmos: Paradiso & Ruigoord Festival Merger
Two legendary Amsterdam cultural venues merge for one extraordinary day of music, art, performance, poetry, and science. A unique celebration of Paradiso and Ruigoord's interconnected histories. 13:00–23:00, age 18+. Discounted […]
The Tarot Kiki Ball — Ballroom Event at Parallel
A full afternoon and evening ballroom event at Parallel venue, running 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Kiki Balls are Amsterdam's entry point into the global ballroom scene — competitive categories, outrageous fashion, […]
Cabaret at the End of the World — Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus
Cabaret performance by Amsterdam Gay Men's Chorus. "The world may be ending, but the show must go on!" Grote Zaal, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.Where: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote ZaalMore […]
Film Meetup #32 — Amsterdam Arthouse Cinema
The 32nd event of the Amsterdam Arthouse Cinema group at De Balie. Film title announced Thursday of the event week. Free with Cineville card. Community-focused film club for arthouse enthusiasts.Where: […]
Persian Dinner & Social Evening at Manoto
Join a group dinner featuring Persian cuisine at Manoto restaurant. Great company and delicious food in a social setting. Attendees order and pay separately (or via Tikkie split payment). RSVP […]
20s–30s Global Socializing in Amsterdam – Weekly Saturday Meetup
Recurring Saturday-night social meetup at 7:30 PM for 20- and 30-something internationals in Amsterdam. Relaxed, casual atmosphere focused on making friends and connecting across cultures, whether you're learning Dutch or […]
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial — Live Orchestra at the Concertgebouw (July 4)
A second chance to experience E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen with John Williams' score performed live by the Residentie Orkest, conducted by Dirk Brossé. The film plays in […]
SILENCE — Handpan Music Meets Contemporary Dance at Plein Theater
A cross-cultural, multidisciplinary performance in which Indian handpan musician Rishiraj Kulkarni and Dutch dancer Froukje Zijlstra explore four dimensions of silence together. Melodic and rhythmic percussion interweaves with physical expression […]
Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC — Documentary Screening
New 75-minute documentary following Jack Johnson's journey from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician, with rare archival footage and present-day reflections. Directed by Emmett Malloy.Where: Melkweg CinemaMore info & tickets
Guilty Pleasure Festival
A two-day music festival at Gaasperplas featuring nostalgic hits and singalongs. Popular cover and classic-songs event with dancing and a relaxed summer vibe.Where: GaasperplasMore info & tickets
Wasteland Summerfest
Two-day outdoor festival at Kaap Amsterdam with theatrical shows, live entertainment, and music across multiple stages. A distinctive summer event with a creative edge.Where: Kaap AmsterdamMore info & tickets
ZomerSalon Royaal: Utopia
A summer exhibition at CBK Zuidoost exploring the concept of Utopia through art, open to all visitors. What does Utopia mean to you? How can you visualize your dream world? […]
The Art of Transformation
Major summer exhibition at the Allard Pierson Museum exploring theatrical transformation through costumes, masks, and identity-play. Features materials from the museum's theatre collection plus contemporary photographer Diana Blok's work on […]